Apr
29
2009
News from around the league…
Patrick Schuster, the High School pitcher with 4 no hitters in a row, lost his consecutive hitless streak by giving up a solid double in the 3rd inning of his last game. The record was 6 no hitters in a row done twice. He has committed to the University of Florida, but will consider going straight to the draft. Interesting note, Scott Kazmir also threw 4 no hitters in a row in High School.
Yovani Gallardo pitched a gem today, going the distance giving up no runs. They won 1-0. How did they score? Off a Gallardo HR, he did it all today for the Brew Crew.
The Mets bullpen is back to screwing up wins for starters. Johan Santana threw a great game today, going 7 strong, only giving up 2 runs in the first and left with the lead (3-2). JJ Putz came in and walked the first 2 hitters, then after a sac bunt, a single scored 2 to blow the win for Johan.
Hanley Ramirez is likely to return Thursday after being hit on the wrist by a John Maine fastball.
The Nationals traded a minor leaguer for recently DFA’ed Marlins reliever Logan Kensing. The Nationals are trying to find anyone who can come in and relieve. He pitched 55 IP last year for the Marlins so he has some experience.
The Yankees have lowered tickets for some of the premium seats that are not being filled. People who bought into the high prices won’t be mad, as they will receive tickets for free. To view the pricing changes, click this link.
Zack Grienke pitches tonight trying to increase his scoreless, unearned run streak to keep his ERA at 0.00. He hasn’t given up an earned run in 43 innings. He pitches against the Blue Jays tonight. He is the front runner in the AL CY Young at this point, but we are only a month into the season.
Great young pitching matchup tonight: Joba Chamberlain vs. Rick Porcello
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